Childhood Obesity - Do you have an overweight child? We offer tips to help your child lose weight and get fit!

The My Overweight Child blog will help you keep informed about the latest research, findings, and resources available to parents of overweight or obese kids. There are many knowledgeable people working on the increasingly dire problem of childhood obesity - and we want to give parents a place where they can check in regularly to see the latest studies and tips available to help you help your child lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

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Tuesday, October 24, 2006

Lack of Sleep Linked to Childhood Obesity

A British researcher believes that the epidemic levels of childhood obesity may be linked to children not getting enough sleep. Dr. Shahrad Taheri of the University of Bristol says "the increasing availability of computers, mobile phones, TV's and other gadgets on the diminishing nightly quota of sleep, and suggests they should be banned from children's bedrooms."

Dr. Taheri's research shows lack of sleep can upset a child's normal metabolism, which may lead to obesity, insulin resistance, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and also disturbs other hormones, including cortisol and growth hormones. Read more from consumeraffairs.com.

Posted By: Lori S